How passport colonialism manifests in salary discrepancies at UN, sets benchmark for aid agencies
It’s no secret that national humanitarian staff face greater risk for lower pay: These inequities have been coded into the aid system. UN agencies and INGOs should seize today’s drive for systemic change to shed colonial-era staffing policies: Include salary standardisation in UN80 and other reform efforts.
Kenya: Siaya County Assembly passes landmark Widows Protection Bill that shields women from negative cultures
One of the key provisions of the Bill is the establishment of registration committees at both the county and ward levels. These committees will be responsible for identifying and registering widows, monitoring their welfare and ensuring that their rights are upheld.
Kenyan parents appeal for more specialised schools to cater for rising incidence of Down syndrome
Parents of children living with Down syndrome braved the scorching sun during an awareness campaign that began with a procession at the Kengeleni in Nyali Sub-County and culminated in a colourful event at the Kongowea Dispensary.
